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History

The history of the area goes back to the time of the Celts and the Romans. The unique lapidary (collection of Roman stone monuments) on the outer wall of the upper floor of the castle bears witness to this.
 
Seggau Castle was the representative seat of the Styrian bishops until 1786 and also their summer residence until the 20th century. For many centuries the castle served as an ecclesiastical property to provide income for the bishop of the Diocese of Seckau and support him in his representational duties. It was also an important employer for the region and a meeting place for numerous functions. 
The High C astle was built by the archbishop of Salzburg (Conrad I) as a mission and administrative bastion from the 11th century and enlarged by the bishops of Seckau from 1218 on. It is home to a number of outstanding artistic treasures.
 

The so-called „Prince Bishop’s Rooms“ are among the castle’s most impressive.  Located on the second floor of the High Castle, these  representational rooms of the prince-bishops with their baroque furnishings are artistic jewels known far beyond the country’s borders.

„Seggau Castle“ is also home to the largest historical bell in Styria: the so-called „Seggauer Liesl“. It is still rung by hand at 12 noon on Sundays and public holidays. The baroque Lady Chapel and the modern Chapel of St. Michael with works by contemporary Styrian artists provide a fascinating juxtaposition of past and present.

A place of energy and movement

Since 1954 Seggau Castle has housed an educational center, for courses with a mainly religous focus. The former farm buildings and stables have been converted to seminar and guest rooms. At the beginning of the 90’s, construction began to develop a modern congress and conference center. This conversion was completed in 2009, so that, in addition to the contemporary congress and conference center, today there is a modern, newly designed hotel that meets the requirements of the 21st century and harmoniously unites tradition with modernity .

Episcopal wine cellar

The castle’s episcopal wine cellar is more than 300 years old , and is one of the oldest and largest in Europe.  Here wine tastings regularly serve up wine from the castle’s own vineyards. In addition, the wine cellar can also be booked for other events, such as a cozy evening get-together with music and food.
 

In the wine shop, products reflecting Styrian culture are offered for sale, each of which combine honesty with cosmopolitan flair. Seggauer wines, fine spirits, various Styrian specialties, as well as wine accessories and wine literature can be purchased here.

A fairytale wedding

Celebrate the most beautiful day of your life at „Seggau Castle“ – a really magical place. With its two chapels and the so-called „Bell Meadow“, the castle offers excellent possibilities for wedding celebrations. Both the civil ceremony and the church wedding, as well as the wedding banquet can be organized directly in the castle. For the civil ceremony, you can choose between the „Prince Bishop Rooms“ and the „Bell Meadow“. For the church wedding., you have the option of either the baroque castle chapel (a Lady chapel) or the modern Chapel of St. Michael. each with its own special atmosphere. The agape – a cordial gesture to your wedding guests – can take place on the „Bell Meadow“ with its wonderful panoramic view over the Mur River and the Sulm Valley, in the castle courtyard with its rose garden or on our spacious castle tavern-terrace. For the festive banquet, our kitchen offers you specific menu and buffet suggestions. As a special place for your banquet, we recommend our rooms in the upper floor of the castle.

Contact & Info

Seggau Castle
A-8430 Leibnitz, Seggauberg 1

Castle Tour

During a guided tour through the Styrian bishop’s castle, you can visit the following sights:

  • the Baroque castle chapel
  • Michael’s Chapel
  • the “Seggauer Liesl” – the largest historic bell in Styria
  • the Lapidarium – one of the most important Roman stone collections in Europe outside Italy
  • the Princely Rooms with the Bishops’ Gallery

Pricing

Adults: €12.00
Children aged 6–16: €5.00
Children up to 6 years: free

Bookable for groups of 10 people or more / duration approx. 75 minutes.

Guided tours for small groups are possible on request.
Reservation recommended.

Walk-In Castle Tour

Would you like to take a spontaneous castle tour today and are only a small group?
Duration approx. 75 minutes / lift available – preparation time approx. 30–40 minutes.

Price on request.
Open: Individual guests/visitors may be able to join an existing group.

Scheduled Guided Tours

Castle tour:
May to October, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2:00 p.m., and on Sundays and public holidays at 11:00 a.m.

Pricing

Adults: €12.00
Children aged 6–16: €5.00
Children up to 6 years: free

Wine Tasting

May to October, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.
Includes 3 wine samples.

Pricing

Price per person: €12.00

Combination Ticket

From the end of May to October, we offer a castle tour followed by a wine tasting as a combination ticket every Wednesday and Saturday.

We begin with the castle tour at 2:00 p.m. This is followed by a wine tasting with 3 wine samples in the Episcopal Wine Cellar at 3:30 p.m.

Total duration: approx. 2.5 hours

Price per person: €22.00
These guided tours are held in German only.
Request a scheduled guided tour.

Classic Wine Tasting

Enjoy entertaining insights into the history of our historic Episcopal Wine Cellar, the region and its people, and of course our wines from the episcopal vineyards in Sausal.

1 wine sample – €8.00 per person – duration approx. 20 minutes
3 wine samples – €12.00 per person – duration approx. 45 minutes
5 wine samples – €15.00 per person – duration approx. 60 minutes

Bookable for groups of 10 people or more – available all year round.
Guided tours for small groups are possible on request.
Warm clothing is recommended all year round when visiting the Episcopal Wine Cellar.
Take the opportunity to enjoy our Schmölzi, a tasty pumpkin seed oil scrambled egg dish.

Enquiries: Kienreich@seggau.com

Sacramental Wine Tasting

Wine in theology, explored from fascinating perspectives. Taste three sacramental wines: dry, red and sweet. A kosher wine rounds off this unique tasting experience.

Price per person: €15.00
Bookable for groups of 10 people or more / duration approx. 60 minutes.
Enquiries: Kienreich@seggau.com

On the Trail of Wine

A wine walk through the castle with three wine samples.
From the Romans and the duty to kiss, from Noah and the first vineyard, from phylloxera and America, from grape varieties and Archduke Johann, the Archangel Michael and the vision of living in peace.

Price per person: €19.00
Bookable for groups of 10 people or more / duration approx. 90 minutes.
Enquiries: Kienreich@seggau.com

Exclusive Vintage Wine Tasting

Experience a journey through time in a glass and enjoy an exclusive rarity and vintage wine tasting from the episcopal wine archive.

1–6 people: €300.00
7–12 people: €550.00
Duration approx. 60 minutes.
Enquiries: Kienreich@seggau.com

Winter Wine Tasting

Anecdotes and stories about customs and traditions surrounding wine during the Christmas season.

2 wine samples with mulled wine and cellar bread
Price per person: €17.00

With soup pot on request
Price per person: €25.00

Bookable for groups of 10 people or more / duration approx. 45 minutes.
Warm clothing is recommended all year round when visiting the Episcopal Wine Cellar.
Enquiries: Kienreich@seggau.com

Schmölzi

This small snack is prepared in front of you over an open fire. The pumpkin seed oil scrambled egg dish is served on rye bread. We are happy to serve a matching wine on request.

Price per person: €6.50
Bookable for groups of 10 people or more.
Enquiries: Kienreich@seggau.com

Castle Picnic for Two

Find a cosy spot on our spacious castle grounds and enjoy time together with a picnic basket from the house, accompanied by excellent sparkling wine and wine. Juice lovers are also catered for.

Choose between:
Breakfast Picnic Basket – €55.50
Ham, mixed cheese, Bircher muesli in a glass, fruit salad, butter, jam, one spread, pastries, coffee, tea of your choice, Prosecco or juice, and one bottle of mineral water.

Romantic Picnic Basket – €69.90
Vulcano ham, cheese platter, honey-crusted ham, pesto, olives, dessert, Hecken Frizzante and one bottle of mineral water.

Orders can be placed by phone at: +43 3452 82435 7500

Events

  • Brunch at Seggau Castle

    The Seggau Castle Brunch – featuring live music – begins at 9.30 am with a hearty breakfast. At 11 am, guests have the option of taking part in a guided tour of the castle, including the ‘Liesl bell-ringing’ (at 12 noon, four people ring the ‘Seggau Liesl’ by hand), or a tour of the cellars with two wine tastings.

    23. August 2026
  • Full Moon Castle Tour

    Romantic walking tour & guided tour of the castle under a FULL MOON with LANTERNS and full moon viewing on the Glockenwiese. Duration: approx. 75 minutes

    28. August 2026 @ 19:00 - 20:15
  • Brunch at Seggau Castle

    The Seggau Castle Brunch – featuring live music – begins at 9.30 am with a hearty breakfast. At 11 am, guests have the option of taking part in a guided tour of the castle, including the ‘Liesl bell-ringing’ (at 12 noon, four people ring the ‘Seggau Liesl’ by hand), or a tour of the cellars with two wine tastings.

    06. September 2026
  • Full Moon Castle Tour

    Romantic walking tour & guided tour of the castle under a FULL MOON with LANTERNS and full moon viewing on the Glockenwiese. Duration: approx. 75 minutes

    26. September 2026 @ 17:30 - 18:45
  • Brunch at Seggau Castle

    The Seggau Castle Brunch – featuring live music – begins at 9.30 am with a hearty breakfast. At 11 am, guests have the option of taking part in a guided tour of the castle, including the ‘Liesl bell-ringing’ (at 12 noon, four people ring the ‘Seggau Liesl’ by hand), or a tour of the cellars with two wine tastings.

    25. October 2026
  • Rare vineyard sites and winemakers’ sparkling wines

    In the wine cellar of Seggau Castle, winemakers from the region and neighbouring Slovenia present their most exceptional wines. Sample the finest single-vineyard wines and rarest sparkling wines at an open tasting offering an unforgettable experience of flavours.

    14. November 2026 @ 16:00 - 21:00
  • Brunch at Seggau Castle

    The Seggau Castle Brunch – featuring live music – begins at 9.30 am with a hearty breakfast. At 11 am, guests have the option of taking part in a guided tour of the castle, including the ‘Liesl bell-ringing’ (at 12 noon, four people ring the ‘Seggau Liesl’ by hand), or a tour of the cellars with two wine tastings.

    15. November 2026
  • Brunch at Seggau Castle

    The Seggau Castle Brunch – featuring live music – begins at 9.30 am with a hearty breakfast. At 11 am, guests have the option of taking part in a guided tour of the castle, including the ‘Liesl bell-ringing’ (at 12 noon, four people ring the ‘Seggau Liesl’ by hand), or a tour of the cellars with two wine tastings.

    29. November 2026
  • Brunch at Seggau Castle

    The Seggau Castle Brunch – featuring live music – begins at 9.30 am with a hearty breakfast. At 11 am, guests have the option of taking part in a guided tour of the castle, including the ‘Liesl bell-ringing’ (at 12 noon, four people ring the ‘Seggau Liesl’ by hand), or a tour of the cellars with two wine tastings.

    06. December 2026
  • Brunch at Seggau Castle

    The Seggau Castle Brunch – featuring live music – begins at 9.30 am with a hearty breakfast. At 11 am, guests have the option of taking part in a guided tour of the castle, including the ‘Liesl bell-ringing’ (at 12 noon, four people ring the ‘Seggau Liesl’ by hand), or a tour of the cellars with two wine tastings.

    13. December 2026

Location

Points of Interest

Transportation

Tiefgarage Schmiedgasse

5.0(2 reviews)
14 min 2 min(1.2 km)
Schmiedgasse 18, Leibnitz

PriPark GmbH

21 min 3 min(1.7 km)
Matuschek-Gasse 13, Leibnitz

Leibnitz Bahnhof

4.2(76 reviews)
21 min 4 min(1.8 km)
Austria

P+R Leibnitz Bahnhof

5.0(4 reviews)
22 min 4 min(1.8 km)
Im Johannisfeld 3, Leibnitz

Restaurants

Hotel Schloss Seggau

4.6(1,036 reviews)
< 1 min < 1 min(3 m)
Frauenberg 1, Leibnitz

Tennishalle JUFA Leibnitz

8 min 1 min(648 m)
JUFA Hotels Österreich GmbH, Rudolf-Hans-Bartsch-Gasse 16, Leibnitz

Weinbau Menhart

4.6(92 reviews)
8 min 1 min(693 m)
Frauenberg 10, Leibnitz

Pizzeria David Leibnitz

4.4(795 reviews)
10 min 2 min(872 m)
Klostergasse 12, Leibnitz

Recreation

mundi-Foto-Steiermark-Seggau

5.0(3 reviews)
3 min 1 min(261 m)
Frauenberg 3a, Seggauberg

Hundewiese Leibnitz

4 min 1 min(327 m)
Hollerbrand Weg 53, Leibnitz

Stadtpark

4.8(9 reviews)
5 min 1 min(430 m)
Rudolf-Hans-Bartsch-Gasse 24, Leibnitz

Antoniushof- Tiergestützte Intervention

5.0(7 reviews)
8 min 1 min(635 m)
Frauenberg 14, Seggauberg

Healthcare

Apotheke zum Hirschen

3.8(33 reviews)
13 min 2 min(1.1 km)
Hauptplatz 29, Leibnitz

Dr. Franz Freigassner

5.0(20 reviews)
14 min 2 min(1.2 km)
Hauptplatz 12, Leibnitz

Haus voller Leben

14 min 2 min(1.2 km)
Grazergasse 14, Leibnitz

Ordination Medizinalrat Dr. Bernhard Pötsch

4.4(60 reviews)
15 min 2 min(1.2 km)
Leopold Feßler-Gasse 25, Leibnitz

Shopping

PENNY

4.1(256 reviews)
10 min 2 min(825 m)
Rudolf-Hans-Bartsch-Gasse 4/6, Leibnitz

Kauf-Park Leibnitz

4.0(583 reviews)
10 min 2 min(846 m)
Rudolf-Hans-Bartsch-Gasse 6, Leibnitz

SPAR Schober Leibnitz

3.9(266 reviews)
12 min 2 min(1 km)
Hauptplatz 28, Leibnitz

Saillerhof

3.8(36 reviews)
14 min 2 min(1.2 km)
Hauptplatz 5/7, 9, Leibnitz

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